Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
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Anxiety
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arm, back, or jaw pain
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blurred vision
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change in how much and how often you urinate
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change in vaginal discharge
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changes in skin color
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changes in vision
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changes in weight
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chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
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confusion
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constipation
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cough
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depression
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dilated neck veins
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dizziness, lightheadedness
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dry mouth
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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inability to speak, incoherent speech
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irregular breathing
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loss of appetite
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metallic taste in the tongue
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muscle weakness
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nausea
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain or feeling of pressure in the pelvis
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pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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seizures
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severe or sudden headache
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stomach pain
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sweating
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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temporary blindness
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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thirst
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troubled breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vaginal bleeding
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vomiting
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weakness in the arm and or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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chills
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clay-colored stools
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dark urine
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fever
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itching
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painful or difficult urination
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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rash
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swollen glands
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
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Blindness
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decreased vision
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dry eyes
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feeling of warmth
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, the upper chest
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sudden sweating
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sweating
Less common
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Bone pain
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changes in vision
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double vision
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eye pain
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tearing
Incidence not known
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Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
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cracked, dry, or scaly skin
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depression
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difficulty having a bowel movement
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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feeling unusually cold
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hair loss
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lack or loss of strength
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partial or slight paralysis
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sensation of spinning
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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thinning of the hair
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024
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